Since the world’s first full-scale nuclear power station was opened some 60 years ago, concrete has formed an integral part of the containment structure within nuclearplants. Over the years, Flexcrete’s concrete coating Cemprotec E942 has been involved in the refurbishment of many nuclear stations all around the world, the latest of which is the Krško… Read more
At Flexcrete, we are firmly committed to the industry’s most robust Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental Management Systems and in recognition of this, we have recently welcomed Duncan Lewis to the position of Operations Officer – SHE and Process Improvement. With a wealth of experience in manufacturing, Duncan is NEBOSH certified (Occupational Safety and Health)… Read more
Flexcrete products can truly enhance the appearance of buildings beyond all recognition and this was certainly the case with Highland House, a striking three-storey office and retail building in the industrial district of Perth, Scotland. Designed in a distinctive art deco style, the exterior of Highland House had deteriorated over the years and was in… Read more
Protection of roof and wall areas totalling 1,500m². Background Cameron Mansions is an exclusive residential address in Hong Kong occupying a stunning hilltop position. Comprising a total of 18 luxury apartments arranged in four low rise blocks, Cameron Mansions commands impressive 360-degree panoramic views across the island of Hong Kong. The building is of historical… Read more
Decorative coating for external walls covering an area spanning 330m². Background New Taipei is the most populous city in Taiwan and has a monsoon-influenced subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid and accompanied by heavy rainstorms and typhoons, whilst winters are short, mild and very foggy. Taiwan is located in a seismically active zone and the… Read more
Fast Setting Repairs to Concrete Sections of Lined Tunnels Background Haweswater Aqueduct supplies drinking water to around two million homes across South Cumbria, Central Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Comprising one of the UK’s largest and most important water pipes, the aqueduct is 110km long and hundreds of feet below ground level in parts. Considered an example… Read more
One of Flexcrete’s products played a starring role in last night’s episode of ‘Watermen: A Dirty Business’, a BBC documentary series which follows workers from United Utilities, one of Britain’s biggest water companies. Fastfill, a rapid setting, structural repair mortar, appeared on TV screens all around the country when workers were filmed carrying out repairs… Read more
Flexcrete materials are used to protect structures all around the world and in a recent project our high performance concrete repair mortars and protective coatings have been applied to high voltage transmission towers in Japan. Comprising steel lattice towers supporting overhead power lines, the reinforced concrete bases of the transmission towers had deteriorated over… Read more
Concrete Repair & Protection Solution for WTW Background Wessex Water supplies 1.3 million people in the South West of England with around 284 million litres of water daily. The company treats 475 million litres of sewage every single day and operates 110 Water Treatment Works, 340 Service Reservoirs and Water Towers and 405 Sewage Treatment… Read more
Repair & Protection for Reinforced Concrete Transmission Bases Background These high voltage transmission towers in Japan support overhead power lines. Comprising steel lattice towers, their bases are of reinforced concrete construction and over time, due to weathering and attack from chlorides, carbon dioxide, water ingress and freeze/thaw attack particularly during the aggressive winter period, the exposed… Read more
Around 24 tonnes of materials have been provided by Flexcrete for an impressive refurbishment project at Ashford Water Treatment Works (WTW) near Cannington in Somerset. Ashford WTW is one of Wessex Water’s showcase facilities and incorporates an education centre on-site for visits from local schoolchildren. We worked alongside specialist concrete coatings system contractor Ultimate Coatings… Read more
Being able to withstand harsh climatic conditions is one of the major requirements of Flexcrete products and one of our latest projects in Japan highlights the ability of our high performance coatings to provide decorative protection in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Monodex Smooth, a high performance, waterborne, elastomeric coating, was chosen for… Read more
Anti-carbonation coating protects 1,500m² concrete base. Background This soda ash silo is based at a port in Kawasaki City operated by Toyo-Futo Co. Ltd, one of Japan’s most prominent logistics companies. The silo base is of concrete construction and was built around 40 years ago. The silo contains soda ash, otherwise known as sodium carbonate, a… Read more
Flexcrete membranes can vastly improve the external appearance of buildings and in one of our latest projects – Bramall Court in Salford, Greater Manchester – our Monodex Smooth anti-carbonation coating has provided outstanding protection against the elements whilst upgrading the exterior significantly. Bramall Court forms part of the University of Salford’s Student Village, offering living… Read more
Anti-carbonation paint protects balconies, ring beams and other areas. Background Bramall Court forms part of the University of Salford’s Student Village, offering living accommodation to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Owned by Campus Living Villages in partnership with the University, Bramall Court is a multi-storey building which houses a total of 346 two, three and four… Read more
Concrete Repairs to Plant Room at Top of Landmark Structure Background Sea Containers House is a prominent riverfront building situated between the OXO Tower and Blackfriars Bridge, in fact it is the second largest building on the South Bank of the River Thames. Named after its original owner, an international shipping company, the building is undergoing… Read more
Application of Decorative Render to 8,500m² of Platform Tunnels Background Travelling via the Heathrow Express high-speed rail link is the fastest means of journeying between Central London and Heathrow Airport. Taking just 15 minutes from Paddington Station to Heathrow Airport, 16,000 passengers travel via the Heathrow Express daily and since the service was launched in June… Read more
Enhancement of Cover to Freshly Laid Ground Floor Slab Background West Ham London Underground connects to the Circle, District, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee Underground lines and the Docklands Light Railway. It is a busy transport hub in East London and was made one of three transport ‘hotspots’ feeding the London 2012 Games. As part of plans… Read more
With the increase of global awareness of environmental sustainability, Graham James of Flexcrete Technologies explores rise of green roofing, the advantages, and the importance of roof waterproofing in Hong Kong. As environmental sustainability becomes more of a concern globally, green roofing is proving increasingly popular in many countries due to its ecological, financial and aesthetic benefits. In… Read more
Along with contractor Gunite (Eastern) Ltd, Flexcrete has devised an innovative solution for a complex concrete repair project at a residential housing development for the London Borough of Enfield. Based on the outskirts of Edmonton in Enfield, North London, Jeremy’s Green comprises of 176 flats, apartments and maisonettes in blocks of two and three storeys…. Read more
One of the largest independent day schools in the UK has specified a range of Flexcrete products in order to waterproof internal brickwork walls and provide years’ of effective protection against water ingress. Products from Flexcrete Technologies Limited, the UK’s leading independent manufacturer of technical mortars and high performance coatings, have been used at Bolton… Read more
At Flexcrete, we have an excellent track record of providing high performance materials for Ministry of Defence (MoD) refurbishment works and one of our latest projects has involved the renovation of Forthview House, a two-storey MoD office building close to Scotland’s Forth Road Bridge. Staff working at Forthview House provide support services to the Royal… Read more
Green roof waterproofing. Background Hong Kong’s Water Supplies Department (WSD) operates around 20 seafront Pumping Stations that supply water to Hong Kong residents. These include Shatin Seafront Pumping Station in Shatin New Town, one of the fastest growing urban areas in Hong Kong. WSD also operates the Tai Po Water Treatment Works (WTW) which supplies… Read more
Waterproofing of brickwork to provide a full tanking system. Background With almost 2,400 pupils, Bolton School is one of the largest independent day schools in the country. It also counts as one of the oldest schools in Lancashire, with a history stretching back 500 years. Set in 32 acres of impressive grounds, Bolton School provides… Read more
Repair and protection of existing coated concrete on soffits and balconies. Background Jeremy’s Green is a residential housing complex based on the outskirts of Edmonton in Enfield, North London. It comprises of 176 flats, apartments and maisonettes in blocks of two and three storeys. The oldest properties were built in the 1950’s and the concrete… Read more
Slip-Resistant Concrete Floor Repairs to Station’s Passenger Ramp Background Eaglescliffe Railway Station serves Eaglescliffe town in Stockton-on-Tees. Located on the Tees Valley Line at the junction with the Northallerton-Eaglescliffe Line, it was first opened in 1853 and originally had four platforms, but the western pair were taken out of use in the late 1960’s and subsequently… Read more
Concrete Repair & Protective Coating Covering an Area Spanning 350m² Background Forthview House is a two-storey office building close to Scotland’s Forth Road Bridge. It is operated by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and staff provide support services to the Royal Navy. Originally built in the 1960’s and covering an area spanning more than 2,000m2,… Read more
Cementitious waterproofing and aesthetic finish with Monodex Smooth covering an area spanning over 160m². Background Chester Road Rail Bridge passes the main road near Deansgate Station in Manchester. A prominent landmark in the city centre, the bridge allows trains to enter Deansgate Station which was first opened in 1849. Several regional trains stop at Deansgate… Read more
We are delighted to confirm that we have, for the second year running, been declared a North West Export Champion by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI). Flexcrete was one of a select number of companies across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire named as an Export Champion for 2014 by UKTI as part of the… Read more
One of our key areas is the manufacture of repair and protection materials for concrete and steel structures in aggressive coastal and marine environments. Flexcrete products have been proven all around the world in hostile locations and one high profile project in Guernsey truly demonstrates the resilience of our materials. Over 10 years ago, Flexcrete… Read more